About the university
Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT, in German Technische Hochschule Deggendorf) is a public university of applied sciences in Lower Bavaria, founded in 1994. It has more than 9,400 students, and almost half of them come from outside Germany.
DIT teaches engineering, computer science, business, health sciences and tourism, with 12 bachelor's and 15 master's programmes in English. Its European Campus Rottal-Inn in Pfarrkirchen teaches all courses in English, and Campus Cham focuses on AI, robotics and mechatronics.
For Indian students the attraction is low cost: there is no tuition fee, and non-EU students pay a €500 service fee per semester plus a small student union fee. Many courses have an admission test and only about 20 places, so competition is real. Indian applicants need an APS certificate, and master's applicants also need the Digital Master Test (dMAT) from summer semester 2027.
Deggendorf is a small town on the Danube in eastern Bavaria. Living costs are lower than in Munich: DIT estimates about €948 a month for non-EU students, with rooms from about €350 a month.
- Founded
- 1994
- Type
- Public technical university of applied sciences in Bavaria
- Students
- 9,400+ (International Prospectus 2026)
- International students
- 49%; DIT calls itself Bavaria's most international university of applied sciences
- Campuses
- Deggendorf, European Campus Rottal-Inn (Pfarrkirchen) and Campus Cham
- English-taught degrees
- 12 bachelor's and 15 master's programmes
- Intakes
- October (winter) and March (summer), depending on the programme
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Fee / year
- €1,164
- Duration
- 4 semesters (2 years); joint degree with the University of South Bohemia
- Intakes
- March (summer) at DIT; September at University of South Bohemia
- English
- English proof required (level set per course); see course page
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €1,164
- Duration
- 3 semesters (90 ECTS)
- Intakes
- October (winter) and March (summer)
- English
- English proof required (level set per course); see course page
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €1,164
- Duration
- 7 semesters (210 ECTS)
- Intakes
- October (winter)
- English
- English at B2; German A2 by the end of the course
- Postgraduate
MEng Automotive Software Engineering
- Fee / year
- €1,164
- Duration
- See course page
- Intakes
- See course page
- English
- English proof required (level set per course); see course page
- Postgraduate
MSc High Performance Computing / Quantum Computing
- Fee / year
- €1,164
- Duration
- See course page
- Intakes
- See course page
- English
- English proof required (level set per course); see course page
- Postgraduate
MEng Mechatronic and Cyber-Physical Systems (Deggendorf)
- Fee / year
- €1,164
- Duration
- See course page
- Intakes
- See course page
- English
- English proof required (level set per course); see course page
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €1,164
- Duration
- See course page
- Intakes
- See course page
- English
- English proof required (level set per course); see course page
- Postgraduate
MEng Artificial Intelligence for Smart Sensors and Actuators (Cham)
- Fee / year
- €1,164
- Duration
- See course page
- Intakes
- See course page
- English
- English proof required (level set per course); see course page
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 4 semesters (2 years); joint degree with the University of South Bohemia | €1,164 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| MSc Applied Computer Science | 3 semesters (90 ECTS) | €1,164 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| BSc Artificial Intelligence | 7 semesters (210 ECTS) | €1,164 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| MEng Automotive Software Engineering | See course page | €1,164 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| MSc High Performance Computing / Quantum Computing | See course page | €1,164 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| MEng Mechatronic and Cyber-Physical Systems (Deggendorf) | See course page | €1,164 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| MEng Robotics (Cham) | See course page | €1,164 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| MEng Artificial Intelligence for Smart Sensors and Actuators (Cham) | See course page | €1,164 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Deggendorf Institute of Technology with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- DIT checks whether your school certificate gives entry to higher education in Germany; it refers international applicants to the DAAD admission database. Indian Class 12 often needs a foundation course (Studienkolleg) or prior university study first.
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre at the German Embassy in New Delhi.
- Many programmes include an admission test. Some, such as BSc Artificial Intelligence, need German at A2 by the end of the course.
- Application windows: 15 April to 15 July for October entry, and 15 October to 15 January for March entry (some programmes close earlier).
Postgraduate
- A relevant bachelor's degree; for example MSc Applied Computer Science asks for an engineering or IT bachelor's, and MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science asks for at least 18 ECTS in AI or data science courses.
- Many master's programmes have an aptitude or admission test and about 20 places.
- Indian master's applicants need an APS certificate and, from summer semester 2027, proof of the Digital Master Test (dMAT).
- A €60 application fee applies to non-EU applicants (one payment per application round).
Documents
- Valid passport or ID copy
- APS certificate (Indian applicants)
- dMAT result (Indian master's applicants from summer 2027)
- School-leaving certificate, or bachelor's certificate and grade sheet for master's
- CV
- Proof of English (and German where the course asks)
- Proof of the €60 application fee
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Level required | Set per course on CEFR levels: B2 for most bachelor's (for example International Management), B2 minimum for some master's, C1 for MSc Digital Health |
| Accepted tests | DIT publishes the accepted certificates and scores in its language requirement documents for each campus; check them before booking IELTS or TOEFL |
| Native or English-medium | Some bachelor's programmes ask for proof only if English is not your native language |
| German | Not needed for most English-taught master's; some bachelor's need A1 or A2 |
Accommodation and living costs
DIT's International Prospectus 2026 gives a monthly budget for students in Deggendorf. Rents start at about €350 a month including internet and utilities, and you pay a refundable deposit when you move in.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Room (apartment share or student hall)Minimum, including internet and utilities | €350per month | ≈ ₹37,100 |
| FoodDIT estimate | €250per month | ≈ ₹26,500 |
| Total living costs for non-EU studentsDIT estimate, including about €130 health insurance | €948per month | ≈ ₹1 lakh |
| Refundable rent deposit | €450–700one-off | ≈ ₹47,700 – ₹74,200 |
| DIT service fee (non-EU) | €500per semester | ≈ ₹53,000 |
Campus and location
DIT has three main campuses in eastern Bavaria: Deggendorf, the European Campus Rottal-Inn in Pfarrkirchen and Campus Cham.
- Campus Deggendorf is the main teaching campus.
- European Campus Rottal-Inn in Pfarrkirchen teaches all courses in English and has over 1,500 students from about 100 countries.
- Campus Cham, in the Bavarian Forest, runs AI, robotics and mechatronics master's courses.
- Award-winning Career Service with an annual job fair and company mentoring.
Careers and graduate outcomes
DIT's Career Service, which has won a national award, runs a yearly job fair, mentoring with companies and a job database for students and graduates. For post-study work rules, see our Germany guide.
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FAQs
Is DIT tuition-free for Indian students?
There is no tuition fee, but non-EU students pay a €500 DIT service fee each semester, plus a student union fee of about €82. That is about €1,164 a year.
Do I need an APS certificate?
Yes. Indian applicants need an APS certificate, and Indian master's applicants also need the Digital Master Test (dMAT) from summer semester 2027.
When are the deadlines?
Usually 15 April to 15 July for October entry and 15 October to 15 January for March entry. Some programmes close earlier, so check the course page.
How much does it cost to live in Deggendorf?
DIT estimates about €948 a month for non-EU students, including rent from about €350 a month and health insurance.
Is there an entrance test?
Many programmes have an admission or aptitude test. For example, MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science tests maths, software development, AI and data science.
Sources
- DIT: homepage (English) (opens in a new tab)
- DIT: programmes taught in English (opens in a new tab)
- DIT: application and service fees for non-EU/EEA students (opens in a new tab)
- DIT: How to apply (opens in a new tab)
- DIT: International Prospectus 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- DIT: MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (opens in a new tab)
- DIT: MSc Applied Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
- DIT: BSc Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
- DIT: international students (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.th-deg.de/en (opens in a new tab)
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